47 QUESTION 6: Which of the following is NOT a traditional grouping of Old Testament texts? a. The Prophets b. The Writings c. The Law d. The Promises QUESTION 7: Which factors were most often used to assess a book's status as authoritative Scripture? (Choose two) a. Intertextuality — is this book recognized by other books within the canon? b. Orthodoxy — is this book’s content true? c. Apostolicity — does this book represent the teaching and time of the apostles? d. Ecclesiasticy — is this book commonly used for teaching within the early church? QUESTION 8: Which early church leader famously listed all the books of the New Testament in his Easter letter to his congregation? a. Athanasius b. Josephus c. Justin Martyr d. Irenaeus ANSWER KEY: 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B and C 8. A Want to learn more about the history of the Bible and how the canon came to be? Dr. Ched Spellman, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Cedarville, wrote two books — One Holy Book and One Grand Story — that trace the biblical canon and overarching story of Scripture. These readable books will help you understand and appreciate the Scriptures even more. My Score Was: /8
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